What was the last sold price for 126 High Street, MK42 7BN?

126 High Street, MK42 7BN last sold for £188,000 in December 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £32,000 in March 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 126 High Street, MK42 7BN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1995 and December 2006, 126 High Street, MK42 7BN rose from £32,000 to £188,000, a change of £156,000. That works out to roughly +16.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 126 High Street, MK42 7BN?

126 High Street, MK42 7BN is in council tax band C.

Where is 126 High Street, MK42 7BN located?

126 High Street, MK42 7BN sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 126 High Street, MK42 7BN?

Police records around 126 High Street, MK42 7BN show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 126 High Street, MK42 7BN?

The closest primary school to 126 High Street, MK42 7BN is Balliol Primary School (385m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kempston Academy (528m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 126 High Street, MK42 7BN?

The closest bus stop to 126 High Street, MK42 7BN is Lodge Avenue, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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126 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BN

3 sales on record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 126 High Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

126 High Street is a three-bedroom property in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 7BN). It has council tax band C.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in December 2006. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.3% per year.

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Inside

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 126 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

126 High Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

126 High Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2006)

£188,000

Growth on file: 16.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2006Most recent
£188,000
+11.9%over 1 year
4 February 2005
£168,000
+425.0%over 9 years
24 March 1995
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 7BN: £180,000 (2025–2022).

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lodge Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Balliol Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 7BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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